Adam Smith International Job Vacancy for a Senior Manager, West Africa Team

By AdminPosted September 26th, 2016

Adam Smith International is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, West Africa Team – Nigeria (Abuja)

Job Location: Abuja

Educational Qualification: Post-graduate degree in a related field;

Years of Experience:

Experience leading business development initiatives, or tendering new opportunities working for a development agency;

Experience working in developing/conflict-affected environments;

Demonstrated experience of using initiative, client-orientation, risk taking, and working in complex and time-pressured contexts;

Experience directing or managing project teams, consultants and other stakeholders;

Willing to travel.

Other Requirements: Required Skills

Outstanding written English and good communication skills;

Good budget, finance and forecasting skills;

High level of emotional intelligence in the following areas: self-awareness, social awareness and self-management;

Proactive, self-starter, resourceful;

Open-minded, flexible approach to problem-solving;

Resilient to changing circumstances and challenges;

Achievement oriented;

Job Specification(s):

The position is based Abuja within the Adam Smith International West Africa Team.

Senior Managers play a fundamental role in our operating model, managing the technical and financial performance of projects, as well as leading business development. This involves developing a clear strategy to consolidate and develop our growing team. Key responsibilities include:

Contribute to strategy development.

Build relationships with clients and counterparts in pursuit of project delivery and business development opportunities.

Secure new work in West Africa and help to grow Adam Smith International’s business.

Take a leading role in managing bids.

Deliver optimal value for money for our clients.

Deliver quality projects that achieve targets and achieve a high level of client satisfaction.

Develop an engaged and motivated team that is set-up to deliver against Adam Smith International Nigeria’s corporate objectives.

Play a leading role in establishing internal and external corporate initiatives for Adam Smith International (e.g. training initiatives and marketing initiatives).

Ensure Adam Smith International Nigeria is a compliant organisation and that risks are identified and managed.

What We Offer You

We offer you a dynamic and friendly team environment and the opportunity to work on a highly successful portfolio of programmes. We have a strong commitment to our people and strive to live by our principles:

Take responsibility (Accountability). We are individually and collectively accountable for what we do.

Always find a way (Resourcefulness). We think innovatively to reach a solution.

Promote Quality (Excellence). We maintain and promote professional standards in everything we do.

Commit to the Outcome (Achievement). We take pride in delivering our best to achieve results

We’ve built a culture to reflect our principles, full of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. We offer a highly competitive salary, plus a bonus and excellent benefits and expat package.

We would love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (no more than 3 pages) and cover letter. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your consideration.